Kennedys is seeking a committed Litigation Executive or Qualified Solicitor to join our Motor Fraud team, managing a diverse caseload of suspected fraudulent motor claims. In this role, you will take ownership of files from initial instruction through to final resolution, analysing complex evidence, identifying fraud indicators, drafting persuasive legal arguments, and working closely with clients, insurers, and counsel to develop effective defence strategies. You will attend hearings, negotiate settlements where appropriate, and provide clear, commercially focused advice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, analytical environment and is motivated by achieving strong results while contributing to the fight against insurance fraud.
While the primary focus is on motor fraud claims, the role may also extend to property, travel, and first‑party fraud matters.
As a Litigation Executive/Solicitor in this team, you will conduct detailed investigations into suspected fraudulent activity, gather and assess evidence, and prepare comprehensive reports. You will collaborate closely with clients, insurers, and other stakeholders to ensure claims are handled efficiently and effectively, as well as work alongside legal and forensic experts to build robust cases. Participation in court proceedings may also form part of your responsibilities.
Team
Kennedys' Fraud Team specialises in advising on cross-client organized and complex fraud investigations. The team's work encompasses managing and coordinating litigation, developing investigation strategies, and safeguarding individual client interests. They collaborate closely with industry bodies such as the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB), regulators, and the police to ensure comprehensive and effective fraud management.
The Fraud Team is dedicated to building robust counter-fraud strategies aimed at detecting and challenging fraudulent claims. They focus on implementing best practices, streamlining processes, and establishing measures to deter and prevent fraud. By leveraging their expertise and industry connections, the team ensures that clients receive top-tier support and guidance in navigating the complexities of fraud investigations
Clients
- Large composite Insurers
- London Market Insurers
- Self-insured companies
- EL/PL and motor insurers
- Corporates
- Transport operators and contractors
Cases
- Suspected fraudulent claims and handling all aspects of EL/PL/OL claims.
- Both pre-litigation and litigated files.
Required experience
- 2+ years' UK fraud experience*
- Litigation experience of personal injury fast-track and multi-track claims within counter fraud
- Experience in Motor, EL/PL/OL claim
Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.
*where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
About Kennedys
Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 3,000 people in 45 offices across 18 countries around the world we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.
Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.
We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time.
What do we have to offer?
We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.
Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, supportive, distinctive and ambitious. Our values are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for.
The Firm recognises the value of investing in our people's development and believes our culture and values contribute to the quality of our work and of our client relationships. With a culture of on-the-job and experiential learning, peer to peer learning, mentoring, resources and tools that enable you to drive your career, we can support your development in your current and future roles. A variety of other opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices.
We strive to celebrate diversity, empower our people and ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust, where diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority. We recognise that many of our people want to work for an employer that is aligned to their values, which is why we are building an inclusive culture, decarbonising our operations and supporting our people to thrive at work. Our people are the key to driving this change and helping us to make a difference to our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work.
Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.
